Introducing Linux Distros

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Synopsis
The first barrier that a new Linux user has to face is the overwhelming number of "flavors" that this operating system has. These "flavors" are commonly known as distros (from distribution), and to date there are more than three hundred active distros to choose from. So, how to choose one? You can choose the most popular at the moment, or take heed of what your friend says, but are you sure that this is the one that you need? Making the wrong decision on this matter is behind a good number of disappointments with this operating system. You need to choose the distro that is right for you and your needs. Introducing Linux Distros teaches you the pros and the cons of the most frequently used distros in order to find the one that is right for you. You will explore each distro step by step, so that you don't have to endure hours of web surfing, countless downloads, becoming confused by new concepts and, in the worst cases, reading complex and marathon installation guides. You will benefit from the author's long-term experience working with each distro hands on, enabling you to choose the best distro for your long-term needs. Linux offers us a wonderful open source alternative to proprietary software, and using Introducing Linux Distros you can decide how to best make it work for you. Start exploring the open source world today. What you'll learn What a Linux distro is and why are some many Which criteria you need to follow to make a right decision Which "family trees" of Linux Distros exist The most used Linux distros and their unique "philosophy" The pros and cons of those distros How to install a good number of Linux distros Which tasks are needed to "maintain" those Linux installations working How get support for each distro Who this book is for Introducing Linux Distros is for the newcomer to the Linux world that has to deal with myriad distributions to make a first and crucial decision: what Linux Distro to use? This book will help anyone find the distro that best fits your needs, and make your Linux debut a smoother one.
Copyright:
2016

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Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781484213926
Publisher:
Apress, Berkeley, CA
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Copyrighted By:
Springer
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Computers and Internet
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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